A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1722990 Details
Epoch: 79 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1723367 epoch_slot_no: 16967 block_no: 1722909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2018-10-27 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd7729fd99a67e9ac8ded889b64eb44fc2c846392b04c2a21a91b18644c4a047aBlock Operator
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